Charlie Viehl

Charlie Viehl

Joined: Mar 4, 2025

Charlie Viehl is the deputy editor for the Oregon Ducks, Colorado Buffaloes, and USC Trojans on SI. He has written hundreds of articles for SI and has covered events like the Big Ten Championship and College Football Playoff Quarterfinals at the Rose Bowl. While pursuing a career in sports journalism, he is also a lifelong musician, holding a degree in Music and Philosophy from Boston College. A native of Pasadena, California, he covered sports across Los Angeles while at Loyola High School and edited the Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program’s magazine at BC. He is excited to bring his passion for storytelling and sports to fans of college athletics.

Aug 29, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes running back Dekalon Taylor (20) celebrates his touchdown reception in the first quarter against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Folsom Field.

Jul 9, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis speaks with the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star.

Dec 28, 2024; San Antonio, TX, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders walks on the field during the game against the Brigham Young Cougars at Alamodome.

Jul 7, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; Colorado head coach Deion Sanders speaks to reporters during Big 12 Conference Football Media Days at The Star.

Antioch’s Andre Adams (10) during Tennessee Titans high school football media day at Nissan Stadium Monday, July 13, 2026.

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Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders has one of the top recruiting classes in the nation in the class of 2027.

Jul 7, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; Colorado head coach Deion Sanders speaks to reporters during Big 12 Conference Football Media Days at The Star.

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The Colorado Buffaloes' success in the fall may hinge on one key player.

Jul 7, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis speaks with reporters during Big 12 Conference Football Media Days at The Star.

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The Colorado Buffaloes turned heads in recent simulations of EA College Football 27.

Nov 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field.

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Outside of Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Julian Lewis, one wide receiver appears ready to build on a promising freshman season.

Tennessee defensive back Boo Carter (23) runs during Tennessee football preseason practice, in Knoxville, Tennessee, July 31, 2025.

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Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders and his coaching staff identified transfer portal prospects with NFL Draft potential, according to a recent ranking of prospects.

Jul 7, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis speaks with reporters during Big 12 Conference Football Media Days at The Star.

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The Colorado Buffaloes can pull off a surprise in 2026.

Andre Adams stands for a portrait after announcing his commitment to the University of Colorado during a ceremony at Antioch High School on Tuesday, April, 14, 2026 in Antioch.

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The Colorado Buffaloes 2027 recruiting class is ranked No. 3 in the Big 12.

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos head coach Deion Sanders against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium.

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Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders revealed his confidence in his new coaching staff in Boulder.

Jul 7, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; Colorado head coach Deion Sanders speaks to reporters during Big 12 Conference Football Media Days at The Star.

Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders shared his thoughts on dealing with name, image, and likeness (NIL) on his team.

Jul 7, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis speaks with reporters during Big 12 Conference Football Media Days at The Star

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Julian Lewis reveals what has changed under new offensive coordinator Brennan Marion at Big 12 Media Days.

Deion Sanders walks the sidelines as the Colorado plays Arizona State at Mountain America Stadium.

What does success look like for the Colorado Buffaloes and coach Deion Sanders after finishing 3-9 a season ago?

Apr 19, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during the spring game at Folsom Field.

With cautious optimism surrounding Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders and his team, there are still some questions that need answering.